Community Calendar

Three easter egg hunts (age groups 0-4, 5-8, 9-12) and game day! Free event to the public! There will be water balloon toss and more games, bubble station, face painting, 3 pinatas (one for each age group), goodie bags, story time, cotton candy, hot dogs, and nachos. Prizes for all children 12 and under.

Power of the Purse is a fun and inspiring women-only event celebrating style, stories, and impact. Join United Way of Southeast Missouri for an unforgettable evening featuring a purse fashion show, live and silent purse auctions, a designer purse raffle, champagne, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, games, and meaningful connection.

This one-of-a-kind event supports programs and initiatives that uplift women and children across Southeast Missouri. Gather your friends and be part of a night where every purse tells a story and every ticket helps strengthen our community. Tickets are available now.

Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri (AASM) is hosting our first AASM Autism Color Walk & Roll on April 26, 2026, at Jackson City Park.

This is a fun, untimed 1-mile color walk designed for all ages and abilities. Walk, roll, jog, or stroll—this event is all about inclusion, community, and celebrating autism awareness. Participants are encouraged to wear white and enjoy bursts of color along the route.

Event Details:
• Kids & Community Resource Event & Registration: 11:30 AM
• Color Walk & Roll Start: 1:00 PM
• Family-friendly • Strollers & mobility devices welcome
• Registration is required to access the course
• Not pet-friendly due to colored powder (service animals permitted)